Often mentioned in the same breath as Monet and Whistler, John Henry Twachtman is considered one of the most original and advanced artists of the late nineteenth century. He travelled and painted extensively in Munich and Venice. His good friend, the artist Frank Duveneck, introduced him to Gloucester, where Twachtman focused on his bold, vibrant alla prima (“all-in-one-sitting”) style. He died in Gloucester in 1902. 7900